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That Nashville Girl
“Are you that Nashville girl with the podcast?”
Yep — that’s me.
I’m the girl you see around town with the (patent-pending) bob. The one who can’t stop talking about the artist I just discovered or the songwriter I caught at a writer’s round that somehow changed my life a little. I pick my favorite athletes based on their charities and personalities — not just what they do on the field. And when I go out, I notice everything… the service, the drinks, the lighting, the energy, who’s sitting where and why.
Basically, I’m your unofficial Nashville bestie.
The one who tells you who to listen to before they blow up.
Who you should be paying attention to (and why).
And what actually lives up to the hype in a city that has a lot of it.
And each week, I sit down with someone in this city you might already know — or absolutely should — and we get into the stories, the moments, and the behind-the-scenes stuff that makes you feel like you’re a little more in it than everyone else.
It’s fun, it’s real, it’s a little unfiltered… and it’s the Nashville I love so much!
That Nashville Girl
Life After the NFL: Michael Oher Is Giving Back in a Big Way
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Michael Oher’s story has been told before — in books, headlines, and of course, The Blind Side. But in this episode, Michael tells us what matters most to him now: the work he’s doing right here in Nashville through the Oher Foundation.
As a Nashville resident, Michael isn’t just lending his name to a cause — he’s building something for the kids, families, and future of this community. Ahead of the foundation’s 10-year anniversary celebration on May 21 at the National Museum of African American Music, we sat down to talk about education, mentorship, community, and why every kid deserves someone in their corner.
We talk about the mindset that helped him keep going when life gave him every reason not to, why he believes education is “real currency,” how Nashville became part of this next chapter, and why showing up for the next generation matters — whether you’re a Super Bowl champion, a teacher, a mentor, or just someone willing to care.
Yes, you may know Michael Oher from The Blind Side. But this conversation is about the man behind the story — and the legacy he’s building now in Nashville.
Get tickets or learn more at oherfoundation.org.
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